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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Griffith Observatoryby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Philadelphia to Griffith Observatory by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    9h 15m
    $153–512

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    9h 57m
    $126–445

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 13h
    $492–947

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $842–1,941

  5. Drive 2,693.8 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Griffith Observatorycar car 2,693.8 mi
    43h 55m
    $492–711

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PHL - BUR
    10h 33m
    $246–1,109

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    10h 9m
    $178–570

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    11h 6m
    $146–1,104

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 36m
    $326–1,384

  10. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BWI - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 57m
    $291–1,181

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d
    $888–2,020

Philadelphia to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$492Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Griffith Observatory via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 2d 13h.

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